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Tues. - Thurs:
11am-6pm
Friday:
11am-7pm
Saturday:
11am -5pm
Sunday + Monday: Closed
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Let’s Go Market Bag Class
Wednesday, June 22 and 29, 6-8pm
Join us to make the Let’s Go Shopping market bag cute mesh bag. It’s seamless and knit in the round and designed to expand! Not only do these bags make great gifts, they’re ideal to grab for if you’re running to the gym or spending a day at the pool or the beach. First class we’ll be make the bottom of the bag and touch on the mesh pattern. Next class we finish the body of the bag and construct its two sturdy handles (two is better than one, I’ve found). While the bottom of the bag is worked with smaller needles to guarantee a strong base, the body of the bag is worked in large needles so it’s sure to move along quickly. So pick out a worsted or DK-weight cotton blend yarn and get ready for your snazzy bag.
Supplies
Yarn: 300 yards DK weight yarn (for small size bag you need about 160-170 yards) - something like Cotton Fleece or Fantasy Naturale would be ideal!
Needles: US 4 DPNS and US 4 16-24" circular needles, US 10 24" circular needles
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Stay-on Baby Booties
Tuesday,
June 21 and 28,
6-8pm
I’ve made my share of adorable baby booties, tried them on the recipient, only to see them kicked off in a matter of minutes. These cute baby booties are worked flat and seamed up the bottom. The pattern is easy as can be and appropriate for a beginning knitter. These work up quickly and are perfect for a last minute baby gift. These will likely become your "go to" shower gift. Sized for newborns to age 6 mos, $30.
Supplies: 110 - 220 yds fingering weight yarn, US 1-3 needles
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Ball Band Dishcloths - so fresh and so clean
Saturday, June 18, 2:30-4:30pm
This one-time class features color changing and slip stitches, and we employ both techniques to create a lovely textured dishcloth. It’s a great project to play around with color. I’d recommend using Fantasy Naturale, a 100% cotton yarn - and only $5.50 for a 100g skein! Make a set, pair with a fancy soap, and give them as gifts. Join us for the afternoon and learn a fun technique, $15.
Supplies: at least 2 colors of worsted weight cotton yarn (~125 yd. each), US 7 needles
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Clapotis Shawl
Monday, June 20 and 27, 6-8pm
When it comes to legendary knitting patterns, the Clapotis (pronounced clah - poe - TEE) ranks somewhere near the top. The shawl is knitted on the bias, starting in one corner, and extends to form a rectangle (parallelogram would be more accurate). As it is constructed on the bias, the clapotis drapes beautifully and can really shows off a variegated yarn. The fun part? Stitches are intentionally dropped to form diagonal stripes. In this class you’ll learn how to make increases and decreases, utilize stitch markers and landmarks in your work, and perfect your pattern reading. We’ve knitted this pattern in a fingering weight yarn so the shawl can be worn year round. This is a simple project with impressive results. Participants should be familiar with casting on, binding off, knitting, and purling.
Supplies: US 8 needles, 200 g fingering weight yarn (May we suggest… Ella Rae Lace Merino, Lorna’s Lace Shepherd Sock)
note - a heavier weight yarn can be used and the finished shawl will be proportionately larger
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Learn to Knit
Saturday, June 18 and 25, 12-2pm
Join us for this two-part introduction to knitting. This class is perfect for those who want to learn to knit, as well as those who already have some basic knowledge but would like a "refresher" on the subject. You’ll learn about yarn and needle selection, casting on and off, knitting and purling, changing colors and seaming. Your final product with be a cozy pair of fingerless mitts. You’ll leave the class prepared to embark on further knitting adventures. No experience necessary, supplies purchased at time of class, $30.
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Disaster Management: Fixing your mistakes!
 Saturday, June 25,
2:30-4:30pm
Just when you think all is lost and your only recourse is to rip it all out, relax - there is a better way. The purpose of this class is to learn how to identify errors and correct them. Topics to be covered include: dealing with dropped and twisted stitches, tinking and frogging, encountering too many or too few stitches, complications with your cables, and even correcting your lacework. While knowing how to correct mistakes is quite an achievement on its own, we’ll teach you a few tricks to keep them from happening in the first place. We’ll have a series of swatches ready for you to work on, $15.
Bring a crochet hook (something like a US size C or D) and size US 7 needles (straights, circs, your choice), and a little patience. |
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